Cook publicity boss tied to pole claim plot
Brooklyn relatives of the Euplover Feare report that a Danish writer, paid by Dr Frederick Cook, produced a Copenhagen pole journey tale that aided Cook’s claims. Belgian critics note a deliberate publicity campaign. Cook’s brother fears foul play as a threat to his safety while awaiting Copenhagen verdict.
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Washington Post
New York
Dec
Denieh Opritor
Frederick A. Cook
Denypark
University of
Cook
Copenhagen
Henry Arcktowski
Antarctic
Pole
Eritle
William L. Cook
Gok
North Pole
University of Copenhagen
Frederick Gook
Satomonsen
Dr. Cook
Europe
Col Andrews 72 Celebrates Long Career in Pennsylvania Politics
Col Wesley Ho Andrews, 72, longtime Pennsylvania Republican leader, marked his seventy second birthday with telegrams and calls at his Capitol office. A veteran editor and party worker, he traced his career from organizing Fremont clubs as a youth to foreseeing Taft’s large Pennsylvania victory, and he has repeatedly declined runs for Congress or governor. Born in Sigarthove War ten County, Pa, he served through the Civil War and remains a well known figure to veterans nationwide.
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Wesley Ho Andrews
Republican State Committee of
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Capitol
Col
Andrews Tian
Ween
Republican State Committee
Lie
John C. Fremont
Taft
Willan J. Bryan
Col. Andres
Congress
Sigarthove
Warten County
Fire at Congressional Apartment House Causes $300 Blaze
A fire in the basement of the Congressional apartment house at First and East Capitol streets, last night caused about $300 damage. The blaze, traced to an electrical fault, damaged the cigar store on the premises operated by M. J. Carlin.
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Congressional
First
East Capitol Streets
M. 3
Carlin
Lynchings in Virginia Reported With Mutilated Body
A Virginia report describes a burned and mutilated body found in the woods with ears severed and a pasteboard tag reading Hanged on the 9th of December. The corpse, not identified, lacks a clear motive or perpetrator and highlights ongoing racial violence in the state.
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Spedal
Washington
Portsmouth
Dad King
Newport News
King
Virginia
Italian Beaten to Death Over Ten Dollars
In Richmond Virginia a quarrel over possession of ten dollars led to a man named Sela Tallam allegedly beating C Edward to death with a stick of wood. The alleged slayer fled. Also from Richmond, purchasing agent W F Laboo 1a for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will retire January 1, previously a diet clerk in the office of the road’s president.
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Hay Wied
Richmond
Dec
C. Edward
Sela
Dominic
Spesial
Washington Post
W. F. Laboo
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
George W. SI
Sugar Case Appeal To Supreme Court In Antitrust Conspiracy
Government appeals to the United States Supreme Court in the sugar case United States vs Kiesel and Harned. The dispute centers on whether a continuing conspiracy to restrain business from the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company extends the statute of limitations. The case, tried in New York federal court, questions if each continued act resets the clock and if the appeal from Judge Holt’s ruling is proper.
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Penneylvanis
Supreme Court
Shartian
American Sugar Refining Company
Holt
New York
Agar Trust Sages Algo
Out for McLaurin seat as family declines official funeral
Jackson Miss December 22 The death of United States Senator A J McLaurin within ten days of the legislative session portends a swift Mississippi political scramble for the unexpired term. Names named include former Gov Var d aff in Senator elect John Sharp Williams Chief Justice A H Whitfield J J Bowers B J Humphries and Adam Byrd. The family reportedly does not wish an official funeral and a private service is planned at the senator’s Brandon home.
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John Sharp Williams
A. H. Whitfield
State Supreme Court
J. J. Bowers
B. J. Humphries
Adam Byrd
Money
Congressional Committee
McLaurin
Brandon
Col
Ransdell
Senate
William J Bryan Ill in Jacksonville Canceling Lectures
William J Bryan, guest of his cousin former Gov Jennings, is confined to bed in Jacksonville due to a severe cold and potential pneumonia. He has canceled all scheduled lectures to rest and recover under physician guidance.
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William J. Bryan
Wiliam S. Jennings
Duval Theater
Ailionia
Rase
Pheumonia
Woman and baby shot in quarrel tied to separation
Special to The Washington Post from Rogerstown Maryland reports Mrs Irvin Branthaver shot and seriously wounded at John Stine’s home in Kalisesville. Her husband is charged. The couple had been living apart. after a separation they allegedly argued in the kitchen where the husband hid a shotgun and fired once into his wife.
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Husban
Washington Post
Rogerstown
Irvin Brenthaver
John Stine
Kalsiesville
North Mountain
Branthaver
Homes for Embassies Urged Meeting Adopts Resolutions
Richmond Va December 2 The Richmond Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception under the auspices of the American Embassy Association to promote government housing for embassy staff. Attendance was large with Clarence Jones and Frederick Townsend Martin of New York, and Mayor Richardson of Richmond delivering speeches. Resolutions by John Keton Williams urged government ownership of suitable homes for embassy staff in foreign capitals.
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Richmond
Histmond Chamber of Commerce
American Emay Association
Clarence Jones
Frederick Townsend Martin
New York
Richardson
John Bketon Williams
Wera
Japanese Ambassador Presents Credentials as Ties Warm
Baron Uchida, Japan’s ambassador, was received at the State Department and presented credentials. He said U.S.-Japan relations grow stronger daily, with no urgent issues. He noted emigration controls and that Japanese laborers are returning home, reducing arrivals in the United States.
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Brussels
Chicago
Chicago Geographic Society
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Robert Peary
Thomas C. Chamberlin
University of Chicago
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Japa
State Department
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Knox
E Street
Zimthington Whson
United States
Japan
Bethlehem as Birthplace of Christ and Holy Site
Bethlehem, eight miles from Jerusalem, is described as the ancient, Christian city tied to Jesus birth in the Church of the Nativity. The article notes Bethlehem's history, population, and beauty, with constant religious services and mixed Greek, Latin, and Armenian rites, amid pilgrim traffic and sacred sites.
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Judah
Terael
Micah
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Jesus
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Ard
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Rachel
Ruth
Bosz
Bethlahem
New York
Chicago
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Chelatus
Jesus Christ
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Gach
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United. ‘States
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Rockefeller Wife Leaves Court With Security Admonition
Mrs Hisie Stillman Rockefeller wife of William G Rockefeller treasurer of Standard Oil faced a police court after her chauffeur was jailed for speeding during a Greenwich Conn to New York trip carrying Christmas presents. A policeman guarded the car and the case ended with an admonition to safeguard the chauffeur.
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New York
Hisie Stillman Rockefeller
William G. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Greenwich
Conn
Railroads criticised for telegraph operator faults across lines
A report by the block signal and train control board to the Interstate Commerce Commission criticises railroad practices in telegraph offices and signal stations. It notes inexperienced and immature workers across many roads, unsafe single track operations, and limited merit in inventions offered to improve safety. The commission forwarded the findings to Congress for consideration.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Th Commission
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Auch
Saport
von Moe
Tiny Girl Burns to Death in Cumberland Residence Fire
In Cumberland Maryland on December 3, Adella May Lindsay four year old daughter of Mrs Nettle Lindsay was fatally burned while her mother was momentarily absent. The tragedy occurred at the Mertens residence when a meat stove or similar appliance caused a blaze.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Adella May
Lindsay
Nettle Lindsay
Mertens
Three Middies Ousted For Breaches Of Regulations
Agnansus Maryland December 25 Special to The Washington Post midshipmen of the fourth class were dismissed and Ralph Gandford of Bridgeport resigned. Officials said the action was not for a single offense but a series of smaller breaches of regulations that earned more than the maximum number of demerits allowed for one term.
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Washington Post
Agnansus
Ava
Ralph Gandford
Bridge‘porty Hind
Ian
Army officer appointments and transfers announced
The War Department lists Capt. Robert C. Williams and Maj. Arthur W. Foted among many officers receiving assignments, retirements, or changes in duty across posts from Fort Des Moines to Jefferson Barracks. Naval orders also detail transfers and academy practice squadron preparations with ships listed and duty stations.
New Commander Takes Charge of Sylph at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Theot Gr re a wae vex open In charge of the naval recruiting station in Philadelphia has been given command of the yacht Sylph assigned to Washington navy yard for the President and his games.
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Philadelphia
Washington. Navy Yard
New 14-Inch Naval Gun Demonstrates Long Range Power
Newsreel reports from Washington describe tests of a 14 inch naval gun fired at Indian Head and the Potomac. The weapon hurls a 1,400 pound projectile with an initial velocity around 2,000 feet per second, delivering 62,000 to 65,000 tons per square foot impact. Tests note range and trajectory limits, the need for optimal elevation, and the new gun’s implications for battleships and canal defenses.
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Washington
United States
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Iowa
Secretary of the Navy
Mazon
Com
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Army
Panama Canal
Peat Harbor
Taft
Sixty fifth Annual Register Fall of Information at Naval Academy
The Washington Post reports the sixty fifth annual register of the United States Naval Academy issued today. It lists 774 midshipmen by class with 145 first class 214 second class 197 third class and 218 fourth class. The volume includes a historical sketch roster of officers and details on entrance regulations schedules drills and studies. Navy department transfers announced include Capt William R Rush relieved at Boston to command the battleship Missouri Capt Robert M Doyle detached from Missouri to home service Capt James H Glenn ordered to command the battleship Virginia succeeding Capt Alexander Sharp ordered home.
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Chile
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Bedford Mill fire destroys mill and machinery in town
A fire last night gutted the drying house of the Bedford Mills in Bedford City Virginia, destroying the mill and its contents. Estimated loss runs into thousands of dollars, fully insured. The plant employs about 100 people, and Snavely, 45, is identified among the workers. paralysis afflicting Sharpeburg’s head of household is noted.
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